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OY03 DVU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 197,764 miles on the clock, averaging 17,938 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for OY03 DVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,764
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
17,938

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading197,764 miles
Reading date
Average per year17,938
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY03 DVU 24k67k111k154k198k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,764 miles
Since last MOT+69,520 miles
PASS
Mileage128,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,565 miles
PASS
Mileage118,679 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,661 miles
Since last MOT+18,608 miles
PASS
Mileage100,053 miles
Since last MOT+10,478 miles
PASS
Mileage89,575 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,752 miles
PASS
Mileage85,818 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,652 miles
Since last MOT+15,356 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,296 miles
Since last MOT+15,805 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,491 miles
Since last MOT+16,497 miles
PASS
Mileage37,994 miles
Since last MOT+14,472 miles
PASS
Mileage23,522 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 DVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OY03 DVU

What car is OY03 DVU?

OY03 DVU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY03 DVU?

The last recorded mileage for OY03 DVU was 197,764 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY03 DVU passed its MOT?

OY03 DVU has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2015.

Is OY03 DVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY03 DVU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OY03 DVU?

OY03 DVU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.